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Carbon Fibre

Link to FFWD sticking with hooked rims on its new RAW collection
The new wheels from FFWD use a completely new hub and carbon spokes to reduce weight

FFWD sticking with hooked rims on its new RAW collection

The brand will continue to use hooked rim profiles in its latest launch, citing greater compatibility with more tyres

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Gravel bike vs mountain bike: Which is best?

Si Richardson takes GMBN's Isaac Mundy on an adventure to prove that gravel bikes are the best option for multi-surfacing riding

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Link to Six mistakes that risk snapping your carbon frame
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Six mistakes that risk snapping your carbon frame

Carbon fibre is a great material for bikes, but it can be fragile. Here's how to avoid damaging your bike.

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Link to GCN Tech Show: How is the carbon fibre used in bikes different from carbon fibre used in aerospace?
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GCN Tech Show: How is the carbon fibre used in bikes different from carbon fibre used in aerospace?

Carbon fibre is used in jet fighters and space shuttles but is it the same as the carbon fibre used to make bike frames? Dr Oliver Bridgewood explains all…

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Power meters, tubeless sealant and carbon bike lifespan
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GCN Tech Clinic: Power meters, tubeless sealant and carbon bike lifespan

Does chain wax still work in the wet and does carbon deteriorate over time?

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Link to Future of Parlee Cycles secured after takeover
Parlee Cycles is an American brand that manufactures hand-built bicycles

Future of Parlee Cycles secured after takeover

Company will now operate as Parlee Composites as John Harrison becomes CEO and president

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GCN Tech Show: Cycling tech that we think sucks

This week we take a look at some hot tech from the Vuelta a España, an all-new wheel size, and a discussion about tech that sucks

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Are carbon wheels worth the money?

What’s the difference between cheap and expensive wheels?

Wheels seem like an obvious thing to upgrade, but the differences across the price range may not be as big as you think.

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Link to Hunt releases sub-1kg hill climb wheelset
Hunt has updated the Hill Climb SL Tubular wheelset to make it disc brake compatible

Hunt releases sub-1kg hill climb wheelset

British wheel brand has announced an all-new, ultra-light carbon-spoked disc brake wheelset in time for hill climb season

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Link to GCN Tech Show: Why is carbon fibre so important in cycling?
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GCN Tech Show: Why is carbon fibre so important in cycling?

Alex is joined by Hank this week to discuss the wonder material of cycling that is carbon fibre

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Link to How is carbon fibre made?
Most bike brands start with 'prepreg' carbon fibre, but how is it made?

How is carbon fibre made?

We get into the science behind one of cycling’s favourite materials

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Link to Carbon Vs Aluminium Bikes - What's The Difference?
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Carbon Vs Aluminium Bikes - What's The Difference?

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Link to Orica-GreenEdge's Scott Addict HMX-SL
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Orica-GreenEdge's Scott Addict HMX-SL

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Top 10 Cycling Innovations

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